MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear brake disc replaced and smaller than original disc so only 2/3 of pad friction material effective on rear brakes
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear alignment out slightly causing rear tyre to lightly rub on swingarm. Suspect bent subframe.
Puncture repair to rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Suspect front offside brake caliper securing bolt has sheered. Caliper insecure
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda GL1500?
Based on 22,074 MOT tests across 1,849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L143 VDM is a 1993 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 1993 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 52,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Honda GL1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L143 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda GL1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L143 VDM registered?
L143 VDM is a 1993 Honda GL1500, first registered on 16 August 1993.
Is L143 VDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for L143 VDM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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